The Effect of Breathing Exercises on Fatigue in Tuberculosis Patients
Study Overview
This study explored how breathing exercises impact fatigue in tuberculosis patients through a randomized controlled trial.
Study Design
Patients were split into two groups: an intervention group (26 patients) and a control group (28 patients). The intervention group learned and practiced specific breathing exercises, including diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing, three times a week for four weeks.
Data Collection
Fatigue levels were measured using the Piper Fatigue Scale, which ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating more fatigue. Scores were recorded before and after the four-week period.
Results
Both groups reported high fatigue levels after their tuberculosis diagnosis: 88.5% in the intervention group and 85.7% in the control group. However, the intervention group showed a significant decrease in fatigue, with scores dropping from 8.29 to 6.83 (p<0.05). In contrast, the control group's scores remained nearly unchanged.
Conclusion
Breathing exercises effectively reduced fatigue in tuberculosis patients. These exercises are simple, cost-effective, and beneficial for managing fatigue.
Clinical Trial Registration
The study is registered at clinicaltrial.gov NCT05202431.
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